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2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 5, 2000
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 22, 2010
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser, most frequently naming the body & structure, electrical and engine categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure112.5%
  • Electrical112.5%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Exterior lighting112.5%
  • Other / unspecified112.5%
  • Steering112.5%
  • Transmission112.5%
  • Visibility112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
10V584000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Nov 22, 2010
1,328 units potentially affected
The defect: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
The risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
The remedy: GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
GULF STREAM COACH, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
08V383000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Aug 5, 2008
413 units potentially affected
The defect: GULF STREAM IS RECALLING 413 MY 1999-2002 SUN VOYAGER, SCENIC CRUISE, FRIENDSHIP, AND TOUR MASTER MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
The remedy: GULF STREAM IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E030). NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767- 9101 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
GULF STREAM COACH, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
07V136000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 20, 2007
38,767 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
The risk: RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: GULF STREAM WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR GULF STREAM AT 1-574-773-7761.
GULF STREAM COACH, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureElectricalEngine+5 more
Filed Sep 5, 2000

HEADLIGHTS AREN'T POSITIONED IN A MANNER IN WHICH CONSUMER COILD SEE AT NIGHT. DEALER TRIED TO ADJUST THE DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS WITH 100 WATTS AND 50 WATTS TO MAKE NIGHT DRIVING BETTER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SO MANY TIMES, THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.*AK CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, TV ANTENNA ON ROOF FATTLES, WATER PRESSURE IS LOW, KITCHEN SLIDE ADJUSTMENT DOES NOT HIT RUBBER SEAL IN FRONT, KITCHEN DRAWER WILL NOT CLOSE UP TIGHT, WHIRLPOOP COMES ON WHEN IT IS READY, AND KITCHN FLOOR TILE BROKE. RADIO INOPERABLE. INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS NEVER LABELED. ENGINE COMPARTMENT RATTLES. WIND NOISE IS BAD AT 70 MPH AROUND WINDOWS AND THERE WERE LEAKS AROUND WINDOWS, LATER FOUND THAT INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS WAS DONE INCORRECTLY. CB WILL NOT TRANSMIT. SAWDUST AND INSULATION BLOW OUT OF VENTS, DASH AIR CONDITIONER ONLY COMES OUT AT 61 DEGREES, HEATER WAS INOPERABLE, AND DEFROSTER FAILED. THE SHROUD THAT IS PUT AROUND THE RADIATOR WAS NOT SCREWED DOWN DURING INSTALLATION. POWER STEERING LEAKED, POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED. BAD RATTLE IN BACK OF VEHICLE, THERE WAS ALSO A LARGE HOLE ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THIS WAS NOT SEALED FROM THE FACTORY. OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS BAD IN THE MOTOR. WINDSHIELD LEAKED DUE TO FACTORY NOT SEALING IT. JACK WAS INOPERABLE. TRANSMISSION SEAL WAS REPLACED, BASEMENT LEAKED CAUSING DAMAGE TO CONSUMER AND HIS FAMILY'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A NEW VEHICLE. *SLC

NHTSA ID
869534
Incident
May 14, 2000

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2009010—
2008010—
2006010—
2005050—
2004040—
2003040—
2002040—
2001030—
2000Viewing130—
1999040—
1998040—
1997030—
1996110—
1995110—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.